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SA · Unley Council

Forestville (SA), SA, 5035

Current weather

12.4°CThunderstorm

78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.6° / 11.6° today · 27.7 mm rain

Desirability index

90.8/100

#28 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Forestville (SA) is a small locality in the Unley area, home to around 1,400 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 72 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 51.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $540 (flats $465, houses $575), 9 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
1,400
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,981
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
35 of 631
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
69.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
22 / 155 / 120

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$465
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$575
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$540
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
72
Against the person
11
Against property
61
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 127 residents
State safety percentile
65.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
39
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental14
  • Other Theft12
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle13
  • Theft From Shop7

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 3 Anzac Hwy - South East side
  • Stop 4 Forestville
  • Stop 6 Leader St - South side
  • Stop 7 Leah St - East side
  • Stop 7A Leah St - East side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

137 planning-related records

2026· 19 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and single storey dwelling addition
    54 THIRD AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition, demolition of ancillary structures, attached verandah and alterations to existing fence
    40 LEAH ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Under Assessment
  • Demolition of single storey detached dwelling and ancillary structures
    UNIT 1 13 SECOND AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of dwelling additions and alterations, and carport
    4 CHARLES ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Under Assessment
  • Variation to Development Application 25027846 - Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, with front fence and combined retaining walls and boundary fencing - Variation to roof design and increase to garage boundary wall height
    25 FIRST AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Carport
    26 NAIRNE TCE FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Removal of a Significant Street Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata).
    66 SECOND AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition, demolition of ancillary structures and construction of a carport and swimming pool with associated safety barriers.
    19 THIRD AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Under Assessment
  • Emu woven wire front fence and part of side boundary fence, with driveway and pedestrian gates
    14 NICHOLS ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Land division - 1 into 2
    UNIT 1-2 13 NORMAN TCE FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Removal of a regulated street tree Eucalyptus Sideroxylon (Red Iron Bark) in verge forward of 32 Charles St Forestville
    UNIT 1-4 32 CHARLES ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Construction of a verandah
    UNIT 3 69 LEADER ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Removal of a regulated tree, Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta)
    UNIT 2 39 VICTORIA ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Significant tree removal, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
    3 THIRD AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Front fence with masonry pillars and wall with vertical aluminium slat infill
    34 SECOND AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Division of one (1) allotment to create one (1) additional allotment
    LOT 501 MAPLE AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Regulated Tree Removal (retrospective Section 136(2))
    17 FIRST AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Carport and pergola
    8 CHARLES ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Decking
    30 FIRST AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
2025· 26 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition, demolition of a verandah and construction of a verandah and deck
    8 NICHOLS ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Variation to Development Application 24042120 comprising reduction in building height and changes to building setbacks, built form, internal configuration, apartment mix and external materials
    LOT 700 ACACIA ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Under Assessment
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, with front fence and combined retaining walls and boundary fencing
    25 FIRST AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Boundary Re-Alignment Lots 1 and 2 and Lots 33 and 34
    LOT 1 ACACIA ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035;LOT 2 ACACIA ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035;LOT 32 ACACIA ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035;LOT 33 ACACIA ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations and two storey addition including partial demolition of the existing dwelling, demolition of a carport and construction of an outbuilding (garage).
    56 THIRD AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Erect 1800mm good neighbour Colourbond fence (woodland grey) along side boundary
    14 NICHOLS ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Outbuilding for use as a shed.
    1 FOSTER ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Demolition of the existing dwelling and ancillary structures and the removal of one (1) regulated tree (Hymenosporum flavum)
    25 FIRST AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandah
    UNIT 1 54C VICTORIA ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Variation to Application ID 23020901 for construction of a mixed-use development comprising shops, tourist accommodation, educational facility, rooftop farm, residential flat building, loading and servicing facilities and removal of one (1) regulated tree
    LOT 501 MAPLE AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Under Assessment

  • August 2025

  • Façade upgrade and advertising signage
    18 MAPLE AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Construction of attached verandah, gazebo and deck
    36 EVERARD TCE FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Removal of a regulated tree - Melaleuca viminalis (Bottlebrush)
    25 FIRST AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Carport and a front fence to a maximum height of 1.5 metres
    1 ETHEL ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Installation of swimming pool and safety barrier
    30 FIRST AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Dwelling additions and building alterations to existing semi-detached dwellings and partial demolition of the dwellings and demolition of ancillary structures
    13 FIRST AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035;15 FIRST AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing ancillary structures, construction of dwelling additions and alterations (including an alfresco), outbuilding, and in-ground swimming pool and associated pool safety features
    15 EVERARD TCE FORESTVILLE SA 5035Under Assessment

  • June 2025

  • construct in-ground swimming pool & install associated safety fencing
    73 THIRD AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Dwelling addition and building alterations
    10 CHARLES ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 24004051 - Partial change in land use to a sales office with associated shop and external alterations to the existing building - Variation to include a Function Centre
    58 MAPLE AV FORESTVILLE SA 5035Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Variation to DA 21003112 - change in the location and the reduction in size of two approved silos
    4 LEAH ST FORESTVILLE SA 5035Under Assessment
2024· 25 proposals

25 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 29 proposals

29 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 22 proposals

22 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 16 proposals

16 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

61 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Teli OriginalBakery

    5 Aroha Terrace

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (16)
  • Bicycle Parking (8)
  • Stop 3 Anzac Highway - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 6 Leader Street - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 6 Leader Street - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 7 Leah Street - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 7 Leah Street - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 7A Leah Street - East sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

18 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
90.8/100
Cohort rank
#28 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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